Ohio Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Amy Acton (D) vs. Don Kissick (I) vs. Vivek Ramaswamy (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
Your options
Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Amy Acton
Who they are
In their words: “Join our campaign to bring power back to the people of Ohio.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Affordability Plan
- WORKING FAMILIES TAX CUT:
- LOWERING HEALTHCARE COSTS:
- TACKLING HIGH ENERGY BILLS:
- Cracking Down on Wage Theft:
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Amy Acton", checked against the page's own recipient details.
Don Kissick
Who they are
In their words: “Discover Don Kissick's journey as a Libertarian Party candidate in Ohio, advocating for community-focused solutions.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Property Taxes
- Against Corruption
- Economic Affordability
What they've done
Who funds them
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Vivek Ramaswamy
Who they are
In their words: “STATE OF EXCELLENCE: Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor to revive the American Dream in his home state of Ohio!” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Lower Taxes, Lower Energy Bills, Greater Opportunity
- Lower Taxes So Families Can Build Their Future in Our State
- Reduce Electric Bills To Advance Energy Independence
- Create an Economy Built on Opportunity
- Educational Achievement World Class Education For Your Kids
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Vivek Ramaswamy and Rob McColley for Ohio", checked against the page's own recipient details.
Where they stand, issue by issue
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OVERVIEW: Ohioans are working harder than ever, but they just can’t make ends meet. Dr. Acton’s ActOn Costs Agenda will lower costs, help Ohioans keep more of their money by cutting taxes, put money back in people’s pockets, and build an Ohio that delivers for working families.source
We want to create and foster a more collaborative small business ecosystem with incubators, venture capital studios, chambers of commerce, and other entrepreneurship hubs.source
Cut government bloat so our government lives within its means—not yours. Slash red tape that drives up costs and stalls business growth. Attract the industries of the future with low-cost, dependable energy.source
As governor, my number one priority will be to secure a tax cut for Ohio’s working families to put money back in their pockets, lift families out of poverty, and make sure Ohioans see their hard work pay off.source
We are in favor of the end property tax amendment. We prefer to see local consumption based funding. We can balance the budget and eliminate corporate welfare for the larger institutions saving a ton of money for Ohioans.source
Vivek wants Ohio to be the most affordable state in America where families get ahead, not fall behind. As Governor, Vivek will:source
As a doctor, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is that Ohioans can both access and afford the care they need — and how right now, that simply isn’t the case for so many people in our state.source
Ohio is a state of great cities: Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Toledo, Akron, Youngstown, and more. It’s time for us to restore law and order in our cities so that Ohioans feel safe in our cities. As Governor, Vivek will: Enforce stricter bail and sentencing for repeat violent offenders.source
Ohioans have made it very clear that they trust women to make their own decisions about their bodies, not politicians. As a doctor, I feel the same way. Every Ohioan deserves the right to make their own reproductive health care decisions, free from government interference, plain and simple.source
Every kid in Ohio deserves access to a free, high quality public education. Ohio invented public schools! But decades of privatization schemes and special interest giveaways have led to worse outcomes for our kids.source
Vivek wants Ohio to be the top state in the nation for children to receive a world-class education that prepares them for real life. As Governor, Vivek will: Raise academic standards with a focus on 3rd-grade literacy, 8th-grade numeracy, and 12th-grade civics.source
Our energy bills are too high. Last summer, Eric and my electric bill went up $140 in one month – and I know I’m not alone. As governor, I will fight to lower your bills and save you money. 1.source
Expand natural gas and deploy innovative energy technologies to strengthen Ohio’s energy supply and reduce electric bills for every family. Streamline energy project permits and remove unnecessary regulations so projects get built on time and on budget.source
Enough is enough. It’s time to end the cost of corruption in Ohio and put working families first. When I am governor, hard-working Ohioans will stop footing the bill for the cost of corruption in our state.source
We want to see no more corporate bribery. for so long there have been corporate contributions coming to politicians from regulated monopolies in utilities, healthcare, telecom, and insurance. This is especially present with dark money.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Guns, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated leaning Democratic. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Ohio Secretary of State, Directive 2026-45 (form of the official ballot, Nov. 3, 2026).